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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1930

Page

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Five Sailors Missing After Grapes Barge Sinks North Shore

Coast guard crews search Lake Michigan for the North Shore missing since yesterday after leaving St Joseph with a cargo of grapes for Milwaukee. The steel hull motor craft carried Captain E J Anderson his wife and four men. A 40 mile gale is blamed for the loss as the toll rises to eleven dead and three ships.

Muskegon Mich Coast Guard Lake Michigan North Shore St. Joseph Milwaukee E. J. Anderson

Prohibition Chief Fears Wet Sentiment in Grain Ban Debate

Chicago dispatch reports Samuel P. Arnot accusing board of trade directors of overstepping authority by banning foreign grain trading. The piece notes the vote amid fears of political influence and potential schism among directors as debates on prohibition and grain policy unfold.

Woodcock N.Y Chicago Board of Trade Samuel P. Arnot Y Raymond Clapper Washington Prohibition New York

Funeral services held at Billings for party leader

The body of Joseph A. Hanlon treasurer of the republican state central committee and influential Montana sheep industry figure was laid to rest in Mountview cemetery after high mass at St Patrick's Catholic church. Hundreds attended the church and grave services.

Billings Joseph A. Hanlon Republican State Central Committee Montana Mountview St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Montana Weather Outlook Nearly Sunny into Monday

Partly cloudy conditions expected in Montana on Sunday and Monday with a chance of showers in the extreme west. Temperatures remain almost steady with little change anticipated.

Montana

Woman Rewrites Name Three Times in 15 Minutes

In Reno on September 27, Mrs Archie B Charest rapidly changed names during a divorce proceeding. She started as Maud A Tummins and, after a divorce, became Maud A Mingus, then married Archie B Charest and finally reclaimed Maud Mingus before 10:15. Judge George A Bartlett oversaw each step.

Reno Archie B Archie B. Charest George A. Bartlett Mrs. Charest Charest Tummins

Murder suspect battles posse on Rattlesnake Mountain

George Skidmore, 20, sought in a Pittsburgh robbery and murder, was surrounded by more than 150 pursuers on Rattlesnake Mountain 60 miles from Williamsport. Correlates include Corporal Olmes wounded, Fox amputated, and Bear repelling the attack as patrols chased Skidmore and two companions. Leonard Skidmore and William Dutton were arrested nearby. Bear transported the wounded to Philipsburg.

Williamsport George Skidmore Pittsburgh Rattlesnake Mountain J. G. Olmes Altoona Skidmore William Fox W. C. Bear C. 8. Gross Bellefonte Leonard Skidmore William Dutton Fox Bear Gross Olmes Philipsburg

Hoover Trip to Lodge Postponed This Week End

President Hoover postponed his planned weekend trip to the Virginia mountain lodge to focus on preparing four addresses to be delivered early next month.

Hoover Washington Virginia

Detroit pilot wins Edsel Ford reliability trophy in tour

A 18-plane National Air Tour concludes at Ford airport Detroit after a 4500 mile Midwest and Canada run. A. L. Russell of Detroit piloting a Ford tri motor leads the scoring with 58 575 points to win 7500 and a 2500 cash prize. John Liv of Aurora Indiana and others finish in top four with prizes. The caravan travels to 27 cities with no mishaps among contestants.

Harry L. Russell Detroit Flyer Edsel Ford Detroit Ford Airport Midwest Cincinnati A. L. Russell Ford Russell John Liv Aurora Livingston I F. Ford Tri-Motor Davis Zeller United States Canada

Hunting Accident Fatal Near Dillon Rancher

Charlies C. Montgomery, a Beaverhead county stockman, died after a double barreled shotgun fired while he pulled it through a barbed wire fence near his ranch twelve miles north of Monida. His 10-year-old daughter Roberta ran for help as he died.

Salt Lake City Drug Addict Confesses Assaults on Girls

Edward Boyce a drug addict confessed to police today that he assaulted four Salt Lake City girls in recent months after an attempted attack on a small girl led to his arrest. He denied any connection to the June Nelson murder case from December 31, 1928. The attacks followed narcotics use and began when he grabbed a child near a vacant lot.

Salt Lake City Edward Boyce Boyce Yee June Nelson T Rn

Grantland Rice to Cover World Series for Standard Fans

Grantland Rice will report World Series games for the Montana Standard from Philadelphia and St. Louis. He will provide colorful descriptions and feature coverage alongside standard broadcasts and replays on the big West Broadway scoreboard.

Grantland Rice Montana Standard Philadelphia St. Louis Standard West Broadway Rice

Man Wanted in Butte on Bad Check Charges

A. O. Lewis, reputed writer of bad checks, is reported to be behind bars in Oregon after offenses in Butte during July and August this year. He is serving a two year sentence for a similar Baker county, Oregon offense. Lewis presented himself as a highway contractor and impressed Butte businessmen before issuing checks from $30 to $75. Continued on another page.

A. OC Lewis Butte Oregon State Penitentiary Jere Murphy Baker County Oregon Butte Dillon

First Butte Building Was Boarding House in Early Valley

Early records recount the first house built in Butte as a boarding house. In a fertile Summit valley, 66 years ago last May Hum Phrey and Allison discovered the mining camp and the log dwelling was erected by G W Newkirk Dennis Keary T C Porter and E Humphrey. In 1869 the property sold for $100 to one Girton and became the Girton House boarding quarters for many years.

Butte Humphrey and Allison Summit Valley Quartz Street Belmont House G. W. Newkirk Alder Gulch Ramgheer Dennis Keary T. C. Porter E. Humphrey Onone Girton Cama Read Girton

French Flyers Complete Trip to Los Angeles

The giant red sesquiplane Question Mark piloted by Captain Dieudonne Coste and Lieutenant Maurice Bellonte arrived in Los Angeles at 3:35 p m after circling the city. Thousands cheered as they stepped from the plane and greeted officials before heading to their hotel for social engagements. They planned to depart Tuesday morning for El Paso, Texas, continuing their United States flight.

Los Angeles Dieudonne Coste Maurice Bellonte California San Francisco Coste Fl Paso Texas United States

Nebraska Robbery Suspects Arrested by Nevada Police

Reno Nevada police arrested two men after a hotel confrontation while both men were sought for a Genoa Nebraska bank robbery and a Reno jewelry-store theft. The suspects were identified as J B Fisher and John Giles with aliases and had several thousand dollars on them.

Reno Nev Genoa Neb J. B. Fisher John Giles Giles J. M. Kirkley Stufflefield

Great greeting given Walsh at Glasgow rally

Glasgow Sept 27 Special A rally for Senator Walsh and Governor Johnson drew a crowd supportive of Walsh re election They assailed Republican tariff policy as harming farmers and aiding manufacturers Senator Walsh analyzed years of GOP control claiming it harmed common people and warned of plunder without Democrat opposition Continued on Page 2 Col 2

Glasgow T. J. Walsh Johnson Walsh Moses the West Senate

Jones completes grand slam in 1930 US amateur golf

Bobby Jones defeated Gene Homans 8 and 7 at Merion to win the United States amateur championship completing a unprecedented grand slam for 1930. He earned his fifth US amateur title and thirteenth national crown, with a record year including a 142 medal score and five straight match wins.

Alan J. Gould Merion Cricket Club Ardmore Bobby Jones Gene Homans United States Jones Teres Feree

Tourist registration dwindles in Butte as season ends

The Butte Chamber of Commerce notes a sharp drop in tourist registrations since Sept. 20 with nearly nil activity by autumn. The city records about 00,000 visitors, indicating Montana’s tourism year is waning despite national conditions.

Butte Chamber of Commerce Knights of the Road Montana Butte Chamber of Commerce

County Democrats to Hold Big Meeting Monday Night

County Democrats of Silver Bow plan a Monday night gathering at 8 00 at North Main Street headquarters. Senator David I Walsh of Massachusetts leads the open salvo with a musical program and speeches by Judge Ed M Lamb and other county ticket candidates. Local singers include John McCarthy Jimmie Chatham Jimmie McDermott and others as organizers arrange social details.

Silver Bow County David I. Walsh Massachusetts Democratic Party Suleman Ed. M. Lamb John McCarthy Jimmie Chatham Jimmie McDermott Vin Dempesg Kate Felows Ity Scott Helen Bertha Osteuer Frank L. Regaseieames A. Mie ‘Narvaez Pend Ie Deanne le Ore See Ponte Margaret Curran The Democratic Women's Club

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